Lions C Raiola misses practice

An ankle sprain have kept Lions center Dominic Raiola out of practice, but the team expects him back soon.

An ankle sprain have kept Lions center Dominic Raiola out of practice, but the team expects him back soon.

Trainer Dean Kleinschmidt said Tuesday the eight-year veteran suffered the injury during Monday’s practice. He said Raiola, who has started the last 96 games for the franchise, could be back as early as Wednesday.